El Tour 2014 Season Opens With Run/Walk Along The Rillito River

TUCSON, AZ – For the 17th year, Diamond Ventures El Tour Adventure 10K &5K Run/Walk presented by Special Olympics kicked off the El Tour season with 328 participants at the 7:00 a.m. start.

The family-friendly event was held for the benefit of Ben’s Bells Project helping all to “believe in the power of kindness.” The event also supported myTeam Triumph, an athletic ride-along program created for children, teens, adults and veterans who would normally not be able to experience endurance events such as triathlons or road races.

The 10K and 5K courses began and ended at The Gregory School. The courses offered participants an adventurous route, mostly flat on the multi-use Rillito River Path, avoiding motor vehicle traffic on the streets.

At 93 years young, Agnes Paulsen of Tucson was awarded the Most Distinguished Run/Walker trophy. Agnes is pictured along the Rillito River 5K route with her daughter Ann Kozachik who also completed the run. Photo by Eric Peffer

10K Mens Podium:1st – Brian Hall, 39, Tucson, AZ, 36:33:00

2nd — Angel Ochoa, 27, Tucson, AZ, 38:05:00

3rd — Brian Soto, 39, Litchfield Park, AZ, 39:10:00

10K Womens Podium:1st – Isabel Echegary, 33, Tucson, AZ, 43:01:04

2nd — Kimberly Fitzpatrick, 44, Tucson, AZ 52:12:00

3rd — Maria Gago, 23, Tucson, AZ, 52:19:00

5K Mens Podium:1st – William Stoll, 40, Tucson, AZ, 20:36:00

2nd – Russell Perez,14,Tucson, AZ, 20:45:00

3rd – Shawn Finnicum, 35, Tucson, AZ, 20:50:00

5K Womens Podium:1st – Celeste Goguen, 25, Tucson, AZ, 26:20:00

2nd – Melody Bailey, 55, Tucson, AZ, 27:28:00

3rd – Angela Greynolds, 30, Oro Valley, AZ, 28:09:00

Complete Run Results are online and will be published in Tail Winds Nov/Dec issue. Check El Tour Adventure Run/Walk Facebook page for event pictures or to share your pictures!